MFT Ethics and Professional Issues

This course provides an in-depth exploration of ethical principles, legal regulations, and professional responsibilities that guide the practice of marriage and family therapy, such as issues of confidentiality, informed consent, professional boundaries, multiple relationships, and other considerations of working with couples and families and implications for working with diverse populations. Students will critically examine ethical dilemmas within the context of family systems and explore the current ethical challenges posed by emerging technologies, such as teletherapy and social media.